Procurement Analyst, GS-1102-14 (40465)

Announcement Type: Direct‑Hire Authority (DHA) • Position Type: Permanent • Organization: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters, Directorate of Contracting, Senior Contracting Official (SCO) office • Location: Alexandria, VA

About the role

This permanent procurement analyst position supports the SCO office, which is engaged in contract policy development, program evaluation, acquisition support, and workforce development. The incumbent serves as a senior procurement analyst, ad‑hoc team lead, and subject‑matter expert, providing policy and program‑evaluation support to divisions, districts, and centers.

Responsibilities

• Policy and Guidance: Interpret high‑level contracting policies and directives; provide guidance to contracting personnel; recommend and develop USACE‑wide policy and regulations; create training; oversee implementation of new contracting programs.
• Comprehensive Review and Oversight: Conduct comprehensive reviews of complex acquisition documents from Center contracting offices; ensure compliance with procurement laws and regulations; lead special acquisition initiatives; track systemic issues; develop targeted training to address corrective actions.
• Regulation Analysis: Review proposed changes to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and its supplements (DFARS, AFARS) and the USACE Acquisition Instruction; advise on impact; recommend new guidance for SCO‑C&L; coordinate with legal counsel on significant contract actions such as terminations and protests.
• Program Implementation and Special Investigations: Participate in formal contracting training programs; lead high‑level peer reviews; act as chief investigator for major compliance‑related problems; prepare and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.

Requirements

• US citizenship required.
• Minimum education: baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution (foreign education must be evaluated and deemed equivalent).
• Minimum experience: at least one year as a GS‑1102‑13 (or equivalent) Contract Specialist, Supervisory Contract Specialist, or Procurement Analyst.
• Security clearance: ability to obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance.
• Certification: must have or be able to achieve DAWIA Contracting Professional Certification within regulatory timelines.
• Financial disclosure: must file an OGE Form 450 upon appointment and annually thereafter.
• Selective Service registration required for male applicants born after December 31, 1959.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Trial or probationary period may be required.
• Travel: temporary duty or business travel approximately 25 % of the time.

Benefits

• Potential hiring incentives such as a recruitment/relocation bonus, service credit for leave, and student‑loan repayment (subject to available budget).

Schedule

Position includes a temporary‑duty (TDY) or business‑travel requirement of roughly 25 % of the work time.

Application

Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) on the posting’s open date and before 11:45 PM (EST) on the posting’s close date. Resumes should be no longer than two pages and follow the provided format.